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AF61 VKK

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 146,930 miles

Crankcase breather pipe split.

Engine covers fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm front bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake calliper spring retaining clip missing, calliper still supported.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges + cut but not in excess of requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop detached.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 146,930 miles

Crankcase breather pipe split.

Engine covers fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm front bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake calliper spring retaining clip missing, calliper still supported.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges + cut but not in excess of requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop detached.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 136,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front tyre wearing on edges

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,869 miles

Front suspension bump stops perished

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,803 miles

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake warning light on

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,137 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 38,137 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AF61 VKK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF61 VKK registered?

AF61 VKK is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AF61 VKK safe to buy?

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